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1 Trump Administration Condemns Israeli Settler Riot in Jalud↩︎ 🌐 Geopolitics Sep 29, 12:43 AM EDT 25/13
Washington is demanding accountability for the overnight violence that disrupted the court-mandated repatriation of a displaced family to their homes in the West Bank. A State Department official said the Trump administration condemns "criminal violence by any party" and supports judicial processes for those responsible for the attack in the village of Jalud. US officials are maintaining regular dialogue with Israel to stabilize the region and improve security.
More than 100 Israeli settlers blocked roads and torched Palestinian buildings and cars, including homes belonging to the Tubasi family, as they sought to prevent the family's return. The Israeli military reported that 3 Border Police officers were lightly injured and a security vehicle was damaged when troops tried to physically protect the family from rioters. Police have detained three suspects—including an 18 year old and two minors aged 15 and 17—and seized vehicles containing balaclavas and a club.